The concept of 'two nine', or how big men patrol the paint
Players are technically allowed to stand in the paint for three seconds while guarding nobody. We explain how that fact has created NBA jargon that teams practice to maximize that time."You all gotta'...
View ArticleEric Bledsoe injury: Suns guard to have knee surgery, out indefinitely
The injuries keep coming. Suns guard Eric Bledsoe has to have knee surgery.Phoenix Suns guard Eric Bledsoe reportedly will need surgery to repair cartilage in his right knee and will be out...
View ArticleAre the Mavericks in trouble?
The Mavericks have been struggling lately, and they're going to have to clean things up if they're going to remain in the West's top eight.The Dallas Mavericks are in a tough spot. They added Jose...
View ArticleUdinese vs. Inter Milan, 2014 Coppa Italia: Final score 1-0; Udinese somehow...
A lone goal from Maicosuel made the difference in Thursday night's Coppa Italia match, putting a disconnected Udinese side through at the expense of a discordant Inter.It's Udinese that move on to the...
View ArticleJ.R. Smith is now untying shoes at clubs
His best caper yet!Oh my god. After being benched for untying shoe laces, J.R. went to One Oak last night and posed for this: pic.twitter.com/m9dKQCB3jC— Jonah Kaner (@JonahKaner) January 10, 2014Let's...
View ArticleEric Bledsoe injury: Surgery removed right knee meniscus, could return during...
Eric Bledsoe had his damaged mensicus removed, not repaired, when he underwent surgery.Eric Bledsoeunderwent knee surgery Friday and elected to have the meniscus in his right knee removed, not...
View ArticleDolphins, Buccaneers request interviews with Eagles' Tom Gamble for GM openings
The Dolphins and the Buccaneers have crossed paths in their searches for a new general managers, both requesting interviews with Eagles executive Tom Gamble.The Miami Dolphins and the Tampa Bay...
View ArticleMLS poised to sign $70 million broadcast rights deal, but at what cost?
While that's a ton of money by MLS standards, going back to Fox is a gamble that the league can't entirely afford.MLS has never been a big draw on TV, routinely bringing in ratings that rival bass...
View ArticlePackers' David Bakhtiari, Saints' Kennan Lewis broke concussion rules during...
Despite advice from trainers, two players didn't leave the field during Wild Card weekend.Green Bay Packers left tackle David Bakhtiari and New Orleans Saints cornerback Keenan Lewis were in violation...
View ArticleNFL news roundup: Chris Kluwe believes Tim Tebow is being held out for beliefs
Chris Kluwe and Tim Tebow have very different political beliefs, but the former Vikings punter believes they are both being held out of the NFL for speaking up.Former Minnesota Vikings punter Chris...
View ArticleTanaka would prefer to play in New York, Los Angeles or Boston, per report
The Mets have not been connected to the bidding for the Japanese pitcher, so the Yankees, Dodgers, Angels and Red Sox appear to be Tanaka's desired destinations.Masahiro Tanaka would like to play in...
View ArticleThe New Orleans Saints once again got their Popeyes, this time at the airport...
After one Popeyes-related playoff victory, the New Orleans Saints got ready to take on the Seahawks with more fried chicken. This time, the chain sent the team their fix -- in an armored truck.As...
View ArticleA-League Week 14 round-up
Brendon Santalab scored a late winner in the Sydney Derby but Jordan Elsey's dramatic header was the highlight of the weekend as Adelaide United won at Brisbane Roar.Friday January 10: Newcastle Jets 1...
View ArticleCam Newton is ever so slightly late with this flop
What's more entertaining: Ahmad Brooks flying over the line, or Cam Newton's delayed flop?
View Article2014 NFL Playoff bracket: 49ers will face Seahawks in NFC Championship Game
The NFC West foes will meet for a third time this season following San Francisco's second-round win over Carolina. .m-sbnation-2014-nfl-playoff-coverage { display: block; width: 100%; }...
View ArticleBy beating Eagles to start 2013, Chargers already won the Super Bowl
What do the last four Super Bowl winners have in common with the San Diego Chargers?The way the San Diego Chargers started the 2013 season has made them part of an odd stat that stretches back to...
View ArticleSassuolo vs. AC Milan: Final score 4-3, Milan blitzed by brilliant Berardi
Teenage star Domenico Berardi netted four goals as relegation strugglers Sassuolo held on to beat AC Milan 4-3 on Sunday.Sassuolo's teenage star Domenico Berardi netted an incredible four goals as the...
View ArticleA GIF recap of Panthers-49ers
Jim Harbaugh breathes fire.Maybe you watched the 49ers beat the Panthers 23-10 in their divisional round playoff matchup. Maybe you'd like, I dunno, real analysis or something.But if neither of those...
View ArticleTom Thibodeau denies Knicks rumors
The Bulls head coach was forced to deny a report he's headed to the Knicks next season. Chicago Bulls head coach Tom Thibodeau laughed off a rumor that he has a deal in place to coach the New York...
View ArticleColin Kaepernick outduels Cam Newton in NFC Divisional Round
Newton and the Panthers offense were suffocated by the 49ers defense, while Kaepernick managed the San Francisco offense to a comfortable 23-10 win.Cam Newton led the Carolina Panthers to a division...
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